A Maltese investigative journalist who exposed the island nation's links to offshore tax havens through the leaked Panama Papers was killed Monday when a bomb exploded in her car, the prime minister said.

A Maltese investigative journalist who exposed the island nation's links to offshore tax havens through the leaked Panama Papers was killed Monday when a bomb exploded in her car, the prime minister said.

Alec Baldwin has reprised in his role as Donald Trump for the latest episode of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, identifying the US president as the true martyr of the tragic Charlottesville rally.

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New Qld laws to chase down puppy farms

Every dog has its day, but those who breed masses of them illegally in Queensland are about to have their last.

A crackdown on puppy farms is looming, and laws to stamp out the cruel practice are to be introduced early next year.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Sunday another round of consultation on puppy farms and dog breeding, which she says is needed to get the regulations right.

The new laws will require anyone with more than 20 puppies to be a registered breeder and ensure the dogs are microchipped at 12 weeks of age.

"If people start purchasing their dogs from registered breeders, it's going to ensure it's harder for these illegal puppy farms to operate," Ms Palaszczuk said, after cuddling some puppies at the Ekka show.

There are an estimated 100 illegal puppy farms in Queensland where dogs live in cruel conditions.

"We know in some instances a female breeding dog never leaves the cage," the premier said.